Sammeul
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God" or "God has heard".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Sammeul. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sammeul today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sammeul births was 1957 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sammeul. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Sammeul is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Sammeuls were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sammeul. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1957
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1957 SSA rank
#4,467
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Sammeul: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sammeul by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sammeul during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sammeul
The given name Sammeul has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language, derived from the Biblical name Samuel. The name Samuel is a combination of two Hebrew words, "shem" meaning "name" and "el" meaning "God", forming the meaning "name of God" or "God has heard".
In the Old Testament of the Bible, Samuel was a prominent prophet and judge who anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. The name Sammeul likely emerged as a variation of the original Hebrew name Samuel, potentially influenced by other languages or regional dialects over time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sammeul was Sammeul ben Joseph, a Jewish scholar and philosopher from the late 11th century. He lived in Baghdad and was known for his contributions to the study of Talmudic literature.
Another notable bearer of the name was Sammeul of Morocco, a Moroccan Jewish philosopher and physician who lived in the 13th century. He wrote extensively on topics such as logic, physics, and metaphysics, and his works had a significant influence on Jewish and Islamic thought.
In the 16th century, Sammeul Usque was a Portuguese Jewish writer and poet who authored the famous work "Consolation for the Tribulations of Israel", a poetic chronicle of Jewish history and persecution.
During the 17th century, Sammeul Oppenheimer was a prominent Jewish financier and court factor in the Holy Roman Empire. He played a crucial role in the economic and financial affairs of the empire and held significant influence with various rulers.
In more recent history, Sammeul Pisar was a renowned Polish-American lawyer, author, and Holocaust survivor. Born in 1929, he dedicated his life to advocating for human rights and promoting tolerance and understanding between different cultures and religions.
These examples showcase the rich history and diverse cultural backgrounds associated with the given name Sammeul, spanning centuries and regions, from religious figures and scholars to influential writers, thinkers, and public figures. The name's enduring presence reflects its deep-rooted connection to the Hebrew language and biblical origins.
People
Sammeul + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sammeul as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sammeul: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sammeul?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sammeul going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Sammeul a common name?
We classify Sammeul as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sammeul most popular?
The single biggest year for Sammeul was 1957, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sammeul is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sammeul in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sammeul a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sammeul in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sammeul still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sammeul in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sammeul can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Sammeul?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.